Everyone Loves A Potluck // Pastor Amelia Houdek

We’re kicking off our *“Why IT Still Matters”* series with something sacred, something theological, and something deeply Midwestern: the church potluck. From green jello to tater tot hotdish, potlucks work because everybody brings something—not because everything’s perfect. And believe it or not, that’s a picture of what the Church is meant to be. In Romans 12, Paul reminds us that we all have different gifts—teaching, encouraging, giving, leading, hugging, casserole-making—and when we bring what we’ve got, something holy happens: The Body of Christ is made complete. This Sunday, we’ll laugh a little, reflect a lot, and gather at a table where Jesus is both the host and the feast. Whether you’re overflowing with energy or just barely making it in the door, you’re part of the recipe.You belong at this table.